Linux 6.16 improves OpenVPN speeds, expands 5-level paging to all, and delivers a 'stupendous' Ext4 performance boost - plus, a fair bit more.

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Linux 6.16 Brings OpenVPN Speed Boost, 5-Level Paging + More

Linux 6.16 improves OpenVPN speeds, expands 5-level paging, and delivers a 'stupendous' Ext4 performance boost - and a fair bit more. Hig...

#linux #opensource #openvpn

The developer behind Kapitano, a virus scanner for Linux powered by ClamAV, has archived the project, announcing this weekend that it “is no longer being maintained”.

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Developer of Kapitano (Linux Virus Scanner) Abandons Ship

Kapitano, a Linux virus scanning app using ClamAV has been discontinued by its developer and the code made available under The Unlicense for contin...

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Euphonica is a new(ish) Rust-based MPD frontend for Linux with 'bling' as a key feature. It's currently in beta, but fans of flashy music players will want to keep an eye on this.

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Euphonica is a Rust-Powered MPD Client Heavy on Bling

Euphonica is a new Rust-based MPD frontend for Linux desktops, with 'bling' as a key feature. I showcase its design, features, and curren...

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Google's Gemini CLI is an open source tool that lets you access Gemini directly from your terminal, and use it to read, edit and create files locally. I walk through how to install it on Ubuntu - assuming you want to!

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How to Install Gemini CLI on Ubuntu

A simple guide to installing and using Google's Gemini CLI on Ubuntu, a free, open source command line way to access Gemini LLM and use it to ...

Thunderbird 141 is out with an assortment of minor features and a flurry of welcome fixes.

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Thunderbird 141 Brings Improved Exchange Support + More

Thunderbird 141 brings minor changes to the email client, including a new notification action, OpenPGP key warnings, and better Exchange login supp...

#Thunderbird #OpenSource #email

GitHub is calling on the EU to create a €350m tech fund to ensure critical open source projects are able to be properly maintained.

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GitHub Wants the EU to Fund Open Source, But Who Should Really Pay?

GitHub is urging the EU to create a €350m fund for open source maintenance. But as Big Tech profits, should taxpayers be the ones to pay the tab?

#eu #github #opensource

Argon are well known for their high-quality Raspberry Pi cases and accessories. Now they're making a 14-inch laptop powered by a Compute Module 5.

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Argon ONE Up Laptop Runs on a Raspberry Pi CM5

Argon ONE UP is a 14-inch laptop powered by a Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5. It boasts ports, expansion ports, and 40 pin GPIO add-on. Details inside.

#RaspberryPi #linux #tech

Skip running multiple commands to update packages on Ubuntu with TopGrade, a CLI tool able to upgrade everything, from apt to snap, vscode plugins to pip – all with just a single command.

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This Tool Upgrades All Apps on Ubuntu in One Command

Skip running multiple commands to update packages on Ubuntu with TopGrade, a CLI tool which upgrades everything, from apt to pip, with a single com...

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AI-assisted tab groups, reduced memory usage on Linux, unit conversions in the address bar AND expanded PiP support – it's Firefox 141.

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Firefox 141 Adds AI Tab Grouping, Reduces Memory Use on Linux

Firefox 141 is out, featuring AI-powered tab groups, lower memory usage on Linux, a new unit converter, and expanded PiP support. See what's new.

#firefox #opensource #foss

Rounded bottom window corners are coming to KDE Plasma, with Breeze-decorated windows benefitting from this popular stylistic tweak in the next major release.

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KDE Plasma is Adding Rounded Bottom Window Corners

KDE Plasma 6.5 will automatically round the bottom corners of Breeze-decorated windows, adding a feature that's been asked for by KDE fans for...

#kde #design #opensource